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Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 3 of 4

"1930-1940 Evening gown with pink decorative motif, ca. 1940Maine Historical Society Fashions from the Great Depression years range from…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1930-1940 - Page 1 of 4

"1930-1940 Rayon Suit, ca. 1930Maine Historical Society The Great Depression changed the mood of the times, and of fashion and fabrics."

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 2 of 3

"Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society Why collect historic clothing? Clothing or dress study is a new discipline."

Historic Clothing Collection - Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society - Page 3 of 3

"Northern Threads: Two centuries of dress at Maine Historical Society Northern Threads Part I: ca. 1780-1889 Northern Threads was a two-part…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1890-1900 - Page 2 of 3

"1890-1900 Jessie Carter's wedding dress, Bath, ca. 1896Maine Historical Society Bedecked with wide satin ribbons, Myra Bradeen Philpot’s…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 3 of 3

"1970-1980 Bold print caftan, ca. 1975Maine Historical Society The present 1970s group is rounded out with three garments showing the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1970-1980 - Page 1 of 3

"1970-1980 Pant suit by "Crazy Horse," ca.1975 Maine Historical Society As seen, sections of the collection remain to be enhanced with further…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 2 of 4

"1870-1890 Between 1860 and 1890, the transitions of skirt style provides a recognizable example of evolving fashions."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1870-1890 - Page 3 of 4

"1870-1890 Cuirasse silhoutte, ca. 1880Maine Historical Society Between the mid-1870s and early 1880s, the bulky overskirt 'polonaise' styling…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Active & Casual Wear

"Active & Casual Wear View the Active & Casual Wear Slide Show The growing and changing range of outdoor and indoor activities pursued by the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 2 of 3

"1830-1850 Muslin dress, ca. 1830Maine Historical Society Victorian-era cotton dress, ca."

Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 3 of 3

"1830-1850 Figured silk dress, ca. 1845Maine Historical Society Silk dresses in subdued colors of plain and woven patterns predominate the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1830-1850 - Page 1 of 3

"1830-1850 Leavitt family coat-dress, Eastport, ca. 1830Maine Historical Society From Eastport, and connected to the Leavitt family, a wadded…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Early Nineteenth Century

"Early Nineteenth Century Leavitt family coat-dress, Eastport, ca. 1830Maine Historical Society Some fashion changes are distinct and occur…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1950-1960 - Page 2 of 4

"1950-1960 Ida M. Lane speckeled blue dress, ca. 1955Maine Historical Society Denim jeans and more casual dress, the uniform of the emergent…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1830-1860

"Outerwear 1830-1860 Wide crinolines restricted outerwear to wraps, shawls, capes, and easy fitting garments such as a black and brown watered silk…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Men's Wear

"Men's Wear View the Men's Wear Slide Show This slide show features examples from the small men’s wear collection at Maine Historical Society…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1960-1970 - Page 3 of 3

"1960-1970 Patterned coat and dress ensamble, ca. 1965Maine Historical Society Conservative, classic matronly dress and coat outfits of the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Fashions Far & Away

"Fashions Far & Away View the Fashions Far & Away Slide Show Imported garments and fabrics are an integral part of American fashion, and of the…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Site Overview

"Site Overview Madam de St. Felix ball dress, ca. 1820Maine Historical Society This collection portal consists of introduction narratives…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1900-1930

"Outerwear 1900-1930 Astrakhan collared cape, ca. 1903Maine Historical Society The domestic industry’s now prolific silk fabric production made…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"Organizational Uniforms View the Organizational Uniform Slide Show A somewhat large collection of Armed Services uniforms within the Maine…"

Historic Clothing Collection - Organizational Uniforms

"Organizational Uniforms View the Organizational Uniform Slide Show A somewhat large collection of Armed Services uniforms within the Maine…"

Historic Clothing Collection - 1940-1950 - Page 2 of 3

"1940-1950 Trumpet sleeve dress, ca. 1946Maine Historical Society Once the war was over, pocket and pleats appeared again as fabric…"